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Collecting Scars

Sydney Olson

Welcome to Collecting Scars Podcast. My name is Sydney Olson- A professional parkour/freerunning athlete, a Hollywood stuntwoman, and a lover of all things spirituality, coffee, and aliens. I came to Earth to truly embody what it means to be a badass. I even have a forehead scar to prove it! On the podcast, I'll be sharing stories and ideas that will help you also bring out your inner badass. I'll be talking with inspiring people that live their best, most abundant, exciting, and beautiful lives. My goal is to become very vulnerable with you. To be honest and open so you feel like you can take on the world and be whoever you're meant to be! Thanks for listening.

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October 8 · 1 hr 10 min
Pressure to Perform, Body Image, and How to Actually Change Your Life with Gary Waters
Thank you so much for being here! Gary Waters brings so much insight into the way we relate to life. This episode gets into many different topics such as: Gary's story of perfectionism and how that evolved What athletes are often unconsciously chasing Whether or not you need pressure to perform at your best Identity, and why shifting your habits isn't enough Body image and so much more! Jim Carey's award speech we mentioned: https://youtu.be/pd6LYZrkEqQ?si=rQdMcY92SiRBd_RP Peter Crone: www.petercrone.com Send us Fan Mail
October 1 · 33 min
I'm Pregnant! And Some Other Life Updates
Hi everyone, I'm back! I wanted to create a solo episode explaining where I've been and share the exciting news that I'm pregnant! This episode talks about things holding me back from creating such as a rebrand and perfectionism and how I found some acceptance around that. Then I get into my pregnancy so far, now that I'm over halfway through it! We talk nausea, food aversions, weight gain, the gender of the baby, how I'm feeling, how many times this took, and whether or not it was planned. Send us Fan Mail
February 12 · 25 min
Answering Your Questions: Fallout Role, Acting, Parkour, and Doubts
In this solo episode, I answer questions I've received from Instagram. A lot of them have to do with my acting role on Fallout, so it might be worth checking out season 2 if you want to see my face a few different times! This episode was really fun for me to reflect back on things like auditions, acting roles, and doubts I've encountered along my journey in parkour. The YouTube episode I mentioned about the hike: https://youtu.be/uQS7SKOUjTk?si=Zk8wAki95Hw6O0eU The podcast episode I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KDQBFkvbrUxOj5mqUj7LO?si=wlZgpzMoSZWwPa8DrfQd0Q Book a session with me: sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
February 4 · 1 hr 4 min
Taking the Pressure Off Training with Max Henry
In this episode of Collecting Scars, I’m joined by Max Henry—one of the most technical, thoughtful, and controlled athletes in parkour. I’ve known Max for over ten years, but this conversation gave me a deeper look into his story, his mindset, and how he’s been able to train for nearly two decades with so much longevity. We talk about parkour, van life, parenthood, community, and the mentality that has shaped the way he moves through both training and life. Max shares his goalless approach to parkour, why nothing ever truly needs to be done, and how removing pressure can lead to better training, stronger self-trust, and fewer injuries over time. This episode is reflective, grounded, and full of perspective. Some of my best training sessions have been with Max and his wife Christine, and this conversation felt just as meaningful. We also recorded a companion episode on Max’s podcast, The Takeoff Pod, which I’ll link below. Thanks so much for listening. Let’s get into it. ✨ The episode on The Takeoff Pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32cQSpoRtLggx8k8MdAwJW?si=ZGqtY3YvS4u5402OfbEldw Max's instagram: @maxhenryparkour Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1 Schedule a coaching session with Sydney: sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
January 20 · 23 min
If You're in the Struggle, Listen to This: My 2016
In this solo episode, I get into why 2016 was not only one of my hardest years, but also one of the most transformative. I talk about the difficulties I had living paycheck to paycheck, and how ten years ago I dreamed about where I am now. If anything, I hope this episode helps you shift the way you see your own struggles or helps you realize that you're not alone in your difficulties. Book a coaching session: sydneyolson.com/coaching Email me: hello@sydneyolson.com Instagram: @sydneyolson1 YouTube.com/sydneyolson Send us Fan Mail
January 10 · 19 min
How to Handle a Bad Day
Sometimes I wake up feeling less than stellar, and this is how I handle it. If it feels aligned, please leave a rating or review! Website: sydneyolson.com Coaching: sydneyolson.com/coaching Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson Send us Fan Mail
January 3 · 28 min
Incredible Lessons I Learned Through My Most Transformative Year
Hi everyone, happy new year! In this solo episode, I share some of the life-changing insights I received from 2025. I share the lessons with tangible examples from my own life. Episode about mindset coaching that I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5T3WQZJeDHm41irriVVbV5?si=cmvMJbg9Sjizh-ctdbn07Q Caraway Cookware discount code: SYDNEYOLSON1 for 10% off Protea supplements- use this link: https://lcshop.co/lKjEkI Instagram: @sydneyolson1 Coaching instagram: @Sydney_o_coaching Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson Website: sydneyolson.com Send us Fan Mail
Dec 8, 2025 · 47 min
How Your Relationship with Yourself Affects Relationships with Others with Emma Ritchie
In this episode, I am joined by Emma Ritchie, a phenomenal coach and mentor that not only does energy clearings, but also helps others strengthen their relationships. We get into why it's so hard to let go of your ex, the energetics of relationships, how to date yourself, why the relationship you have with yourself is so important, and how to deal with triggers that come from others, such as family members. If you would like to watch the episode to see facial expressions, you can watch on YouTube at YouTube.com/sydneyolson Work with Emma: https://emma-ritchie.com/ Emma's instagram: @emmaritchie Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching Work with Sydney: http://sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
Dec 1, 2025 · 15 min
Breaking Up With Perfectionism: Life Beyond the Athlete I Was
Something that is not talked about enough is the identity shifts that take place when you're "past your prime." I wanted to quickly touch on this and there will be a longer episode on this in the future. I hope you enjoy! Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching hello@sydneyolson.com sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Being Bullied, Stunt Stories, and Transformation with Emmy-Nominee Sonja Wajih
Thanks for listening! In this episode, Sonja and I get into many different topics: Sonja's upbringing and her experience with being bullied as a child and how she uses that for good in her adult life. Transitions in career Stories of stunt work, leading up to her car hit that nominated her for an Emmy! Emotional maturity Feminine Energy Travel and transformation! I hope you love this one, Sonja feels like a best friend almost immediately lol. Sonja's instagram: @swajih Her first pinned post is where you can watch her car hit. Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1 Coaching page: @Sydney_o_coaching Website: sydneyolson.com Send us Fan Mail
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Sports Psychology, Training Stories, and Mental Health with Renae Dambly
In this episode, I am joined by professional parkour athlete and coach Renae Dambly, after her recent win at SPL. The podcast starts with Renae's background in sports and goes into a lot of fun stories from that including her trying out for the dance team, competition experiences and creating the film Gatecrasher, which will be linked below. Later in the episode, Renae opens up about her mental health struggles including over the past couple years and how she was able to navigate this and pull through stronger than ever. Thanks for listening as always! Renae's instagram: @renaedambly Gatecrasher: https://youtu.be/4izoWYFmNg0?si=bH0Hf3yUNt-27hL3 Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1 Coaching page: @Sydney_o_coaching Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson Facebook: Facebook.com/sydneystunts Schedule a coaching session with me!: sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask a Mortician About Death. Carissa Explains it All!
In this episode, I am joined by Carissa Carlson, a mortician, funeral director and long time friend of mine. I've always been very fascinated by Carissa's family business. When we were younger, we'd have sleepovers and her dad would have to leave to go pick up a deceased body sometimes in the middle of the night, This conversation not only goes into Carissa's background of why she chose to go into this field, but she answers every single question and fascination I have with such grace and respect. She also sheds a light on how she takes care of herself emotionally, and how grieving family members can get through hard times. We talk about some pretty intense topics like the embalming process and how tissue and organ donation works, so here is the time stamp that it starts: 00:58:10 And here is where it ends: 01:11:28 I hope you guys love this episode as much as I did! My instagram: @sydneyolson1 My coaching instagram: @Sydney_o_coaching Facebook: Facebook.com/sydneystunts Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson Send us Fan Mail
Sep 24, 2025 · 20 min
Your Projections are the Key to Transformation
In this solo episode, I share a story from my trip to Sedona that goes deep into the world of projection. When someone is "projecting" it means they're unconsciously attributing their own unacceptable emotions, thoughts, or impulses to another person, basically blaming them for their own internal struggles. They are basically the gateway into exploring how we actually feel about ourselves. I share a few projections I used to struggle with and how I've integrated them. Thank you for listening and please feel free to leave a rating or review, it really helps this podcast get more downloads and help a broader audience. Instagram: @sydneyolson1 Coaching instagram: @sydney_o_coaching Protea storefront: https://proteanutrition.com/pages/creatorshop?lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NjYwMDkzMA Caraway discount code: SYDNEYOLSON1 Schedule a coaching session with me! sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
Sep 11, 2025 · 37 min
I'm 32 Years Old and I'm Not Embarrassed to Admit... (Plus Mindset Q&A)
Hi Loves!! In this solo episode, I share some things that might be somewhat embarrassing to admit, but not for me lol. I want to break the stigma of perfection and allow you to know me a little deeper, so you can understand that I don't have it altogether, nobody really does. I also took some mindset questions from instagram and went more in depth here. Motivation episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hqvnGLe17tESdz1rk7dtc?si=0ae5ca0453af4896 Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson Book a session with me! sydneyolson.com/coaching Send us Fan Mail
Sep 3, 2025 · 37 min
If You Think There's Something Wrong With Your Body, Listen to This.
Welcome to Collecting Scars! This episode has been highly requested and to be honest, I was a little scared to record it. This has been a vulnerable subject to me for many years, but I feel very much on the other side of the darkness with it, so I figure it's time to share my story regarding the relationship I have with my body and how I view that as well as myself. If you're struggling with acceptance around your body, I see you and completely understand you. Statistics say that around 70 percent of adults struggle with their body image. Up to 90% of women do and around 70% of men. So you are definitely not alone in this and I want to be a voice to help change that. Please feel free to reach out to me any time if you need some extra support. Also, I apologize for my language, I get passionate sometimes! Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching Email: hello@sydneyolson.com Send us Fan Mail
Aug 5, 2025 · 16 min
A Pep Talk on Patience and Rejection
In this solo pep talk, I share a powerful mindset shift that helped me stop identifying as “impatient” and why the way we relate to the present moment is the foundation of it. I also unpack the idea of rejection and challenge the story we often attach to it. What if rejection isn’t personal at all, but simply redirection? Whether you're navigating the peaks and valleys of a creative career or just trying to stay grounded in uncertain times, this episode is a reminder to stay present, drop the narrative, and trust the process. Thank you as always! Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching Schedule a coaching session with me: www.sydneyolson.com/coaching Read my blog post on the humble beginnings of my stunt career: www.sydneyolson.com/blog Send us Fan Mail
Jul 7, 2025 · 59 min
Why Certain Milestones Never Feel Enough
This is an interview I had with my amazing friend Tasha (AKA @thenurturednurse) on her podcast: Next Level Self. We talked a lot about my story and when I started noticing that even after hitting every milestone, I still didn't feel good enough and how to actually integrate those parts so you can feel whole. I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching Tash's instagram: @thenurturednurse Tash's podcast: Next Level Self Reach out with any questions or schedule a coaching session with me! hello@sydneyolson.com Send us Fan Mail
Jul 1, 2025 · 51 min
Training Mindset, Coming Back from an Injury with Hazal Nehir
How do we push the limits within ourselves? And how do you handle an injury gracefully? Listen to find out Hazal's perspective. Hazal on instagram: @hazalnhr Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1 Protea Nutrition link: https://proteanutrition.com/collective/Sydney Work on your mindset with Sydney! www.sydneyolson.com/coaching Read Sydney's blog: www.sydneyolson.com/blog @Sydney_o_coaching Send us Fan Mail
Jun 24, 2025 · 23 min
The Illusion of Control
In this episode I dive into my own experiences with trying to control things around what it actually was. We get into: Why we like to control things Why it's an illusion How it holds us back What we can and can't control Journal exercises and practical tips for surrender Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @sydney_o_coaching sydneyolson.com Peter's instagram: @petercrone It wouldn't let me share the exact link, but it's one of his recent videos Send us Fan Mail
Jun 16, 2025 · 20 min
5 Things I Don't/Do For My Optimal Health
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